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Business Skills Courses

Business skills courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, negotiation techniques, and project management principles. You can build skills in effective communication, team leadership, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for managing customer relationships, and project management platforms to streamline workflows.


Popular Business Skills Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

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    524 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Project Schedules, Project Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Timelines, Earned Value Management, Project Design, Project Documentation, Problem Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
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    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Anomaly Detection, AI Personalization, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    344 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Collaborative Software, Branding

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Estrategia Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: New Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Development, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Priorities, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Administration, Product Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESCP Business School

    Intercultural Management

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Global Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Business Communication, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Order Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Timelines, Mortgage Loans

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Keller Williams

    The Principles of Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Property and Real Estate, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Sales Process, Client Services, Sales Prospecting, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Market Data, Market Analysis, Calendar Management, Market Trend, Compensation Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business skills courses

  • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat: Adobe
  • Estrategia Empresarial: Universidad Austral
  • Intercultural Management: ESCP Business School
  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Trading Basics: Indian School of Business

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